UN Moves to Regulate AI: Breakthrough in Global Governance

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On 24 September 2025, artificial intelligence (AI) secured a new frontier in global diplomacy. The United Nations has officially placed AI among the world’s most urgent challenges, launching new governance frameworks to manage its rapid and disruptive rise. In effect, the UN is elevating AI from tech issue to a full-fledged geopolitical priority.

AI Joins the UN Agenda

At this week’s high-level UN General Assembly meetings, global leaders agreed to create two new bodies: a Global Dialogue on AI Governance and an independent scientific panel of 40 AI experts. These institutions will shape binding guidelines, set “red lines,” and coordinate international cooperation.:contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

The shift recognizes that AI — from large language models to predictive systems — holds transformative power. But it also carries dangers: misinformation, algorithmic bias, biothreats, and autonomous weapons. The UN’s move signals that AI is no longer the future — it is here, and governance frameworks must catch up.

Why This Matters

• Democratizing Ethics: Nations small and large can now have a say in AI rules, rather than being subject to unilateral control by tech giants.
• Legal & Security Risks: Without oversight, AI systems could cross harmful thresholds — from deepfakes to decisions in life-or-death contexts.
• Equitable Access: Governance can reduce AI deserts by ensuring underserved regions gain capacity, not just consumption.

Challenges Ahead

Despite the promise, many obstacles remain:

• **Pace mismatch:** AI evolves faster than bureaucratic institutions.
• **Sovereignty concerns:** States may resist binding rules seen to constrain national innovation.
• **Tech concentration:** Powerful nations and corporations may dominate the agenda-setting.

Islamic Perspective on Knowledge & Technology

Islam values knowledge ('ilm) as a divine trust. But knowledge must be wielded with responsibility. The Qur’an repeatedly warns, “Allah does not change the condition of a people until they change what is in themselves” (13:11). In the AI age, Muslims must pair ambition with ethics — promoting technologies that uplift humanity, not degrade dignity.

What Muslims Can Do

• Support transparent, accountable AI research aligned with Islamic values.
• Participate in public forums, education, and awareness around AI risks.
• Advocate for inclusive regulation that protects marginalized groups.
• Use AI responsibly — for scholarship, dawah, and social good, not harm.

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Sources

• “AI joins list of global challenges on agenda for UN meeting” — AP News :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

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